Adaline tilted back her head in preparation to drink.
Suddenly, Adrian snatched the glass from her and said, “Don’t drink if you don’t want to. No one here can force you to drink without your consent.”
Adaline was instantly panic-stricken as Adrian poured the contents of the glass onto the floor.
The people at the scene were astounded. They had not expected Adaline’s deadbeat brother to pour away Harry’s drink.
On the other side of the table, Harry was clearly infuriated upon witnessing this scene. He pointed at Adrian and asked Kevan, “Kev, who’s this?”
Kevan scoffed. “He’s Ada’s elder brother and also Samantha Cowell’s husband. He’s the guy who pretended to be a big shot in the city yesterday.”
“Hey, deadbeat. That was really bold of you. How dare you pour away Harry’s drink!”
“F*ck you! Bow down and apologize to Harry right now! Otherwise, you won’t be spared!” Stella knew that Kevan and Harry were good friends so she angrily reprimanded Adrian on behalf of Harry.
Adaline almost burst into tears at the unexpected change of events. She hastily said in an anxious tone after noticing Harry’s fury, “I’m sorry, Harry. My brother is an idiot so please don’t lower yourself to his level. I’ll get him to apologize to you.
“Adrian, apologize to Harry. Now!” Adaline shouted as she looked toward Adrian anxiously. She had no idea why Adrian got the courage to offend Harry.
Adrian would be in deep trouble if Harry were to lose it.
Adrian was her brother so Adaline knew that Rue and Samantha would be saddened to know he got beaten up. She would in turn feel even more upset.
Hence, she roared at Adrian to apologize.
Adaline was almost in tears.
“Why should I? Don’t drink if you can’t drink. No one can force you to drink against your will while I’m here,” said Adrian with a frown.
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